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Madaba

Province · 🇯🇴 Jordan
Area 926 km²
Time zone Asia/Amman
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Madaba's Sacred & Mosaic Wonders

Madaba is a historic Jordanian city renowned for its extensive collection of Byzantine-era mosaics and early Christian landmarks. The city features the 6th-century Madaba Map at Saint George Church and the Moses Memorial Church on the summit of Mount Nebo. Beyond its religious sites, the area includes the archaeological remains of the Burnt Palace and provides access to the hypersaline waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth.

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Ancient Archaeological Sites

This collection of sites around Madaba showcases the region's transition from the Bronze Age to the Byzantine and Umayyad eras. It includes the Machaerus hilltop fortress where John the Baptist was imprisoned, the prehistoric megalithic tombs of Wadi Jadid, and extensive mosaic collections at the Madaba Museum and Archaeological Park II. Visitors can explore the 6th-century ruins of the Burnt Palace and the agricultural scenes depicted in the mosaics of Khirbet el Mekhayat.

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Sacred Religious Sites

This collection features significant Byzantine and early Christian sites centered around Madaba and Mount Nebo. Highlights include the 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land at Saint George Church and the extensive mosaics at the Moses Memorial Church. The list also includes the archaeological remains at Khirbat al-Mukhayyat, where the churches of Amos, Casiseos, and Saints Lot and Procopius preserve detailed floor mosaics depicting rural life and biblical themes. These sites represent the region's historical importance as a pilgrimage destination and center for mosaic art.

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Jordan's Natural Wonders

This collection highlights the diverse landscapes of Jordan’s Madaba region and the Dead Sea basin. It includes Mount Nebo, a 700-meter-high ridge offering panoramic views, and the Dead Sea, the world’s lowest hypersaline lake. The list features the thermal mineral springs of Ma'in, where waterfalls are heated by underground volcanic fissures, alongside the dramatic sandstone gorges of Wadi Mujib and the rugged cliffs of Wadi Zugaig.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: March, April, May, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Good
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 0°–21°
  • 4° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 1°–23°
  • 5° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 3°–28°
  • 7° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 25° (feels like 22°) · extremes 7°–33°
  • 11° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 30° (feels like 28°) · extremes 11°–36°
  • 15° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 27 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 34° (feels like 32°) · extremes 15°–38°
  • 18° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 30 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 8 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 35° · extremes 18°–39°
  • 20° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 31 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 18 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 35° · extremes 19°–38°
  • 21° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 31 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 15 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 32° · extremes 17°–37°
  • 19° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 28° (feels like 27°) · extremes 12°–34°
  • 16° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 7°–28°
  • 11° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 17° (feels like 13°) · extremes 2°–23°
  • 7° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Jordanian Dinar JOD · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
911
Electricity
Type C / Type D / Type F / Type G / Type J
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Arabic
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+962
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Tours & Activities

Mount Nebo
Drive
Saint George Church
Drive
Moses Memorial Church

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